In our church, we use a call to worship to emphasize the fact that it is God who seeks worshipers and invites us to fellowship with Him in worship.
Whenever I preach on a text from a book of the Bible, I like to include readings from other parts of the book in our liturgy.
This week’s sermon is taken from the book of Colossians. So, I searched the web for a responsive reading that compiled the main verses and themes from the book like this one from 1 Thessalonians.
I was not able to find one.
So, I put together my own based on the structure of the book that describes for us who Jesus is and what He has done for us and our response. The leader reads a statement about the blessings and benefits we have in Christ. The people respond with our duties from Colossians 3 that we are called to in light of what Jesus has done for us.
Leader: The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
People: Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Leader: For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.
People: So whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Continue reading “Responsive Call to Worship Reading from Colossians”